US jobs

Dollar edges up in Asia ahead of US jobs data

The dollar rebounded slightly against the yen in Asian trade on Friday after tumbling from a six-year high, as investors await the release of a key US jobs report later in the day.

Oct 03, 2014, 10:40 AM IST

Oil prices rise ahead of US jobs report

US jobs figures are closely watched by crude investors for clues on the state of economic recovery and demand in the world`s top oil consumer.

Oct 03, 2014, 08:41 AM IST

Oil price up in Asian trade

Oil prices rose in Asia but analysts said gains were capped following weakened demand caused by refinery shutdowns and easing concerns about armed conflicts around the world.

Aug 04, 2014, 09:33 AM IST

US economy getting better: Barack Obama

Citing strong job growth in the last six months, US President Barack Obama has said that the American economy is getting better and recovering faster from the recession.

Aug 02, 2014, 06:11 AM IST

US hiring remains strong in July

The US economy generated 209,000 new jobs in July, down from June but maintaining a solid 200,000-plus monthly streak since February, the Commerce Department said.

Aug 02, 2014, 05:07 AM IST

Kerry praises 'Tata' for creating jobs in US

US Secretary of State John Kerry has praised Indian automobile giant 'Tata' for creating thousands of jobs in the United States.

Jul 29, 2014, 09:47 AM IST

Global economy weekahead; living in interesting times

The European Central bank cut rates last month and may yet have to resort to quantitative easing to ward off deflation.

Jul 06, 2014, 15:57 PM IST

US created 9.4 million new jobs in last 51 months: Obama

Obama said Republicans have a flawed theory of the economy that they cannot seem to get past.

Jul 02, 2014, 06:21 AM IST

US jobless claims fall

New US claims for unemployment insurance benefits fell last week, continuing to point to a downward trend in job losses, official data released Thursday showed.

Jun 19, 2014, 20:05 PM IST